Posts in category History

The Little White House. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / December 3, 19501950 At the Little White House, President Truman issued an executive order creating …

The gallows used to execute Fred Ewert. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / December 2, 19041904 Fred Ewert was hanged for the murder of Frank …

Jennie Bethel DeBoer, left, at the Key West Lighthouse about 1910. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / December 1, 19691969 After 123 years of service …

The Gallery Lounge. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 30, 19631963 The Gallery Lounge Tavern, Murrzay Singer owner, was located 224 Duval Street.

Casa Roma on South Roosevelt Boulevard at the end of Flagler Avenue. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 29, 19371937 The former United States …

The eastern end of Key West and the Salt Ponds in the late 1940’s. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 28, 19871987 Jimmy Buffett …

Secretary of State Dulles, Richard Nixon and Adm.  TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 27, 19561956 Vice President Richard Nixon, who was vacationing in …

President Kennedy on the Naval Station. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 26, 19621962 President John Kennedy, Florida Governor Ferris Bryant, the Joint Chief …

The 1948 Fausto’s Store on Fleming Street. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 25, 19481948 Fausto Castillo began construction of new Fausto’s Store on …

Key West Frangance and Cosmetics store on front Street. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 24, 19641964 The establishment formerly known as the Oldest …

Captain Bill Wickers kneeling center. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 23, 19681968 Captain Bill Wickers of the charter boat Sandy Bill II caught …

The Southern Inn. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 22, 19541941 The Souther Inn was at 421 Siminton Street.

The house on Duncan Street used in “The Rose Tattoo.” TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 21, 19541954 The crew filming “The Rose Tattoo” …

Vice President Humphrey, Wife and aide. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 20, 19661966 Vice President and Mrs. Hubert Humphrey arrived at the Key …

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 19, 19241924 The cornerstone of the new St. Peter’s Episcopal church was laid by …

The Oldest Bar at 428 Greene Street. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 18, 19641964 The establishment formerly known as the Oldest Bar at …

Key West Hand Print Fabrics store on Front Street. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 17, 19651965 The city commission approved a 35 year …

The highway ferry Monroe County. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 16, 19271927 The Monroe County, the first of the ferries to be used …

Gulf Oil tanks aat 0 Duval Street. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 15, 19591959 Allen E. Curry was the manager of Gulf Oil …

Hurricane Monument dedication. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / November 14, 19371937 The Florida Keys Hurricane Monument on Upper Matecumbe Key was dedicated. The Monument …